There is no getting away from how much the pandemic has overhauled the education system. Teachers have had to adapt to remote lessons almost overnight, and technology has revolutionised teaching. Digital solutions have quickly been implemented in order to fill the gap left by lockdowns and social distancing measures. Whilst this shift wasn’t unexpected, it […]
These past few months have certainly been challenging times for us all, particularly within the education sector. Many people within Further Education (FE) have had their work disrupted, and as GCSE and A Level results have just come out we thought it would be a great time to address this topic. The ‘new normal’ certainly […]
For people looking to change their career, or improve their prospects of advancing within their current role, online learning is a popular choice. It is a flexible way of studying, which isn’t provided by normal bricks and mortar institutes. Luckily for you, we provide the perfect mixture of the two – blended learning. Our Assessor, […]
Before we fully answer this question for you, let’s have a quick recap on the acronyms AET and CAVA. Firstly, AET is the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. This qualification is an introduction to teaching, giving you an insight into the roles and responsibilities. You will also learn how to plan and deliver […]
One really common subject that our learners get confused by is the difference between an NVQ Assessor and an End-Point Assessor (EPA). Now a couple of years ago, an EPA didn’t even exist, and there was only one Assessor involved in apprenticeship. So it isn’t surprising that there is often confusion between the two different […]
Don’t worry – You don’t need to hide under the table in fear of another MLM scheme (Multi-Level-Marketing)! We’re talking about our new affiliate scheme. This is a simple and easy way to earn a little extra income before Christmas. And in doing so, you’ll also be spreading the word about Brooks and Kirk’s highly […]
Another Thursday, another throwback Thursday post! Today we’re throwing it back to nearly this time last year, 17th February 2017. We took a look at the various benefits of completing an IQA Qualification. So, are you an experienced assessor? If so, it may be worth having a read and finding out how the IQA course could benefit […]
How to Become an NVQ Assessor? It’s the last Thursday until Christmas! So that only means one thing… Throwback Thursday. This week we are throwing it back to a post from last summer, on How to become an NVQ Assessor. These days, if you have a question you Google it, right? Nine times out of ten, […]
The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) published their annual impact report last week. Within it, they explored the various benefits that society reaps from adult education. These benefits were grouped into five different areas: Employability, Health and wellbeing, Skills development, Community engagement and Family. And we’re going to having a look at a few of these […]
